I missed writing yesterday. I had the worst head ache. I came home and took Ibruprophen, did a family prayer and went to bed. My head hurt so bad I was nauseated. I didn't succeed in my prayer study either. I couldn't really think straight. Yesterday I was grateful that Jenni came to do a… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 141 and 142
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An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 140
Long... long day. The best part may actually be the sugar-free (sweetened with stevia) salted almond chocolate that come in the mail today. Today I am grateful for scripture study in the morning. Today's study had me pondering all day, "Am I working hard enough to open my eyes? Do I see that Jesus "is… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 140
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 139
Today I am grateful for the moments I gave myself to read the scriptures this morning before work. It was good to be reminded that every single person is called to share the gospel message of Jesus Christ. We are each called to teach repentance, returning, and unity with God. As we do so, we… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 139
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 137
Today I am grateful for the Sabbath. It is a wonderful thing to have a moment to do something different than our week day activities. Today I am grateful for a float in the pool in the sun with John. Today I am thankful for tasty salad and cheese quesadillas.
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 136
Today was a long day, but a good day. I was at the high school bright and early to help students with pageant. So much to do! Today I am grateful I had the opportunity to witness them rise to the occasion. I am proud of the students who did their best to help those… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 136
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 135
So much gratitude today! This morning my thoughts on prayer focused on friends and family. I didn't want it to be generic. I wanted to prayer for the things that were weighing on their minds and hearts. So I said a prayer to know who needed prayers and started texting. I kept the text simple.… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 135
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 134
Today the focus of prayer was an exercise in yielding... surrendering to the Lord's will. This has proven to be much harder than I thought. I really did think I was pretty good at moving through life doing what God wants. But today I was very conscious of yielding to the Spirit, yielding to God… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 134
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 133
Today I am thankful for morning scripture study. So many good reminders to share my faith and testimony with others. So many good reminders that we should love God and His message more that we worry about what others think. Today I began a study in prayer. I got a book called the 28-day Prayer… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 133
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 132
As I sit here thinking through my day I am realizing how true this statement really is. At first I couldn't really think of a whole lot that happened in my day that I could mention on my gratitude list. But, as I began to write things down more and more came to the surface.… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 132
An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 131
Today I am grateful for Lilli! Today is her 18th birthday. She is a miracle in every way... form fasting and praying for several years to have her, to her resilient spirit that has overcome lots in her 18 years. She most definitely brings joy to my life. Today I am grateful that I was… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 131
